BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a serum that is injected directly into the muscles of the forehead to reduce frown lines and lessen wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic may also be injected into the crow’s feet and eye/cheek area, lips and neck bands to decrease muscle over-activity. It works by preventing the uptake of Acetylcholine into the muscle, which normally triggers muscle contraction. When the facial muscles are relaxed, the skin is smoother and creases disappear or lessen. It takes only a few moments to administer and you can return to work or exercise immediately. The onset of BOTOX® Cosmetic typically takes five to seven days and the effect usually lasts three months and sometimes longer. It can often replace the need for a brow lift until the eyebrow hooding becomes more severe.
Dr. Waters provides personal attention and performs the BOTOX® treatments herself.
JUVÉDERM™
Dr. Waters offers JUVÉDERM™, a leading product in the realm of dermal fillers. Dermal fillers work by adding volume to specific areas beneath the skin, smoothing out wrinkles and creases and creating a fuller, firmer appearance.
JUVÉDERM™ is an injectable gel that replaces the HA your skin has lost.
It is effective in reducing frown lines, chin wrinkles and nasolabial folds (deep lines from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth). The effects are not permanent, but usually last for about one year. Unlike facelift surgery, the results are immediate, although there is often mild redness for the first three days after injection. Facelift surgery is a more effective option for loose cheeks jowls and neck folds.
Dr. Waters provides personal care and performs the dermal filler treatments herself.
Before and After Photos
In order to respect the online privacy of Dr. Waters' patients, pre-op & post-op photos are available during your consultation.
Radiesse®
Radiesse® dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. RADIESSE dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring.
RADIESSE dermal filler is ...
Naturally superior
RADIESSE dermal filler works with your own body in a remarkable way. Upon injection, it immediately adds volume to safely contour, correct, and beautify facial features. And unlike other fillers, RADIESSE dermal filler continues to work over time. With its patented microsphere technology, it starts a process called collagenesis, stimulating your body to produce new collagen and encouraging collagen to grow around the injection area. RADIESSE dermal filler actually helps your body create its own naturally younger look, setting a new standard in facial contouring and augmentation.
Safe
RADIESSE dermal filler has been clinically tested extensively for years, with excellent safety and efficacy results. It has received CE mark certification, two FDA approvals, and a number of FDA clearances. RADIESSE dermal filler is made from a biocompatible substance that’s identical to what’s naturally found in the body. There’s virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and there have been very few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual use.
Immediate and long-lasting
Treatment with RADIESSE dermal filler is so simple and convenient, it can be performed during a lunch hour. You’ll see the results right away - and these results may last up to a year or more for many patients. The long-lasting effects of RADIESSE dermal filler can reduce the need for retreatment, which saves you time and money compared with other fillers.
If you have further questions about any of these procedures or products, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM™, facelift surgery, brow lift, rhinoplasty, or eyelid surgery, please contact Dr. Waters' plastic surgery office in Palo Alto, also serving the broader Bay Area communities, to schedule your consultation.
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